Sports injuries are a common occurrence, and they can be very disruptive to an athlete’s career. Traditional treatments for sports injuries, such as rest, ice, compression, and elevation, can be effective, but it can take several weeks or even months for the injury to heal completely. Fortunately, PRP therapy is here to help athletes, from…
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Reasons to See a Sports Medicine Doctor
Sports medicine doctors play a pivotal role in the lives of athletes and active individuals. Whether it’s to diagnose an orthopedic condition, treat a sports injury, or improve the performance of a professional athlete, sports medicine doctors do a lot. You may think there aren’t many reasons for you to see a sports medicine doctor…
Common Sports Injuries in the Winter
Winter may not have the vibrant colors of other seasons, but it is still an exciting time of year. Many people wait all year long to flock to skating rinks, frozen ponds, and ski slopes with their skis, ice skates, toboggans, snow tubes, and sleds. However, as exhilarating as winter sports are, the icy, slippery surfaces can be highly…
What Is Sports Medicine?
A sports medicine physician has specialized training in the prevention and treatment of injury and illness. The more qualified among them may also be orthopedic surgeons; these doctors are ideally suited to play the role of a sport’s team’s physician and may serve as team doctors for teams or players in the NBA, NHL, NFL,…
Injuries and Conditions Causing Hip Pain
At any age, hip pain can make it uncomfortable to perform everyday tasks such as walking, sitting, standing, or climbing stairs. Hip pain can also keep you from playing sports and leading an active lifestyle. Your hip is the joint where your thighbone (femur) joins your pelvis. There are two main parts to the hip:…